AKA’s Shooting: Nelli Tembe’s Father Moses Tembe Says Family Is Devastated by Rapper’s Death, Mzansi Sceptical

AKA’s Shooting: Nelli Tembe’s Father Moses Tembe Says Family Is Devastated by Rapper’s Death, Mzansi Sceptical

  • Nelli Tembe's father Moses Tembe, said AKA's brutal shooting caused him deep pain, and his family is devasted
  • The wealthy businessman said his heart goes out to AKA's parents because he's familiar with the pain of losing a child
  • Mzansi people on social media were sceptical about Tembe's statement, and many posted their theories

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AKA, Nelli Tembe and Moses Tembe
Nelli Tembe's father Moses Tembe says he is in deep pain following AKA's death. Image: @ThapeloMalete_ and @tleennews
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Durban - Moses Tembe, father of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' late girlfriend Nelli Tembe, broke his silence on Saturday about the rapper's death.

The businessman from Durban said his family is shocked and devastated by the ruthless murder and extended his heartfelt condolences to AKA's parents and his daughter Kairo Forbes.

Tembe said in the statement that AKA was a talented musician that contributed immensely to South Africa's music industry, reported TimesLIVE.

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The prominent tycoon urged the public to give the family the space and time to process the shocking loss.

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Facebook users discuss Moses Tembe's statement about AKA's death

South Africans posted split opinions about Tembe, claiming he is in pain. Some people believe Tembe had a hand in AKA's murder as revenge. Nelli committed suicide in April 2021 after she fought with AKA in a hotel in Cape Town.

Lesego Maake said:

"Let me camp here and wait for witches to accuse the poor man of something he didn't do."

Muravha Lutendo mentioned:

"Reminded him of the pain when he lost his daughter in his presence."

Courtesy Quincy posted:

"Aka had many enemies and Durban was the last place to visit, even if Tembe's family hardly knows anything about this but the residents might have been provoked."

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Hlompho Molapo stated:

"Sweet revenge, this one."

Nozuko Nenzani commented:

"He must show us the pain inside his heart otherwise we can't trust him."

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Earlier, Briefly News reported that social media is ablaze with condolence messages for AKA. The rapper passed away after being shot by unknown gunmen in Durban on Friday.

The rapper's family confined his passing in a statement shared with the media. They said that they are waiting for more details from the police in Durban.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za